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Preparing for a conference event is no joke. It requires ample preparation and clever handling of funds. You’ll need to ensure you’ve got everything ready, such as the venue, catering, and attendees while negotiating deals with the venue owner, the caterers, and speakers.

Here is a closer look at the things you need to prepare, in no particular order, for the day of the conference.

1. Conference Badges

ID provider Imagin Badges explains that conference teams must set a system for identifying all who will be participating in the event, whether they’re attendees, speakers, or staff. Conference badges can help because a person can easily wear them while the badge bears his or her name.

2. Venue

You should book venues months before the event. Ideal locations include hotels, halls, or schools. Venues will differ in how they charge for the use of facilities; some charge per hour, while some charge per day. Talking with the venue management should smooth things out.

3. Food and Drinks

Caterers provide food and drinks to the participants of the event. Catering for large conferences could require significant expenses, so the conference team should be clever in finding quality yet affordable catering services.

4. Accommodation

If the conference event will be at a hotel, there should be little to no problem in booking rooms for attendees who will be flying in for the event. For conferences that aren’t in hotels, the team should scout for nearby places that can offer accommodation to guests.

5. Topics and Speakers

Conference planning teams should also look for speakers who are knowledgeable enough in the topics for discussion. While some are willing to talk for free, others may require a certain fee. A budget should be set aside for this.

6. Papers

You should also prepare brochure, leaflets, and other printables for the conference event. These papers usually contain info regarding the schedule of activities, the topics up for discussion, and things to do before or after the event.

Planning a conference event involves several procedures, such as making deals with caterers and venue owners, printing papers, finding speakers, and booking accommodations. If the planning is executed seriously, the conference event should run smoothly without any blunders.

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